Posted by alexandra_k on September 15, 2004, at 17:26:25
In reply to Re: Physical attraction and height, posted by karaS on September 14, 2004, at 23:50:04
> Also, I wonder how those involved with that study would explain why supermodels are considered the paradigm of beauty in our culture and why the biggest status symbol for a male is to have a tall supermodel on his arm!!
I remember someone saying in psych that women are supposed to like status and power etc in men (good security), and men are supposed to like youth with many child bearing years ahead of them. I am sure that there are exceptions but you do indeed see crusty old ugly rich guys with stunning young leggy supermodels etc a fair bit. (Apologies for the stereotyping)
I also heard (no idea where) that when they tried to sell Barbie in China it wouldn't sell until they made it with a flatter chest, shorter legs, black hair and yellowish.
Supermodels (to me) look like oversized people before puberty. I find that a bit scairey. Maybe (stereotyes again) it is because there is a tendancy for guys in the fashion industry to be gay??? - I mean in the sense that they don't much go in for the curvy look...
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